THE PETROGLYPHS OF A PEDREIRA

Santa Mª de Oia. Oia. Pontevedra

The archaeological space of A Pedreira was recovered by the initiative of the Forestry Comunidade parish of Oia. We could define it as a "lift-sanctuary" very popular about 4000 years ago. Despite of the irreparable damage they have caused erosive agents, the stonework, and fires we can still recognize a dozen engravings surfaces.

Due to their conservation status not all prints are easily visible. The best are on the west, where the surfaces are located by their repertoire of lines and cups, single out this archaeological site.

Crosses of different types made​in full historical times appear in different rocks of this elevation, magnificent situation for admire the scenery of the coastline of Oia.